Tascam DR-100-Mk2 Owners Manual

D01160520A

DR-100)"

Linear PCM Recorder

OWNER'S MANUAL

Pb, Hg, Cd

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

88 For U.S.A

TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

a)Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

b)Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

c)Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

d)Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number	: DR-100MKII
Trade Name	: TASCAM
Responsible party	: TEAC AMERICA, INC.

Address : 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California, U.S. A.

Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference recieved, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.

Model number Serial number

88 For European Customers

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a)All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

(b)By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

(c)Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

(e)The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators

(a)Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

(b)By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

(c)Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can have serious effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in batteries and/or accumulators.

(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators

must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

If the battery or accumulator contains more

than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will be indicated beneath the crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol.

(e)The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased them.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

••	Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
••	Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
	vases, on the apparatus.
••	Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as
	a book case or similar unit.
••	The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
	from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON
	switch not in the ON position.
••	The apparatus should be located close enough to the
	AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord
	plug at any time.
••	The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the
	disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
••	If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack
	or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to
	sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
••	CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium
	batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is
	replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only
	with the same or equivalent type.
••	Caution should be taken when using earphones or
	headphones with the product because excessive sound
	pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can
	cause hearing loss.

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Safety Information

88 Cautions about rechargeable batteries

This product uses rechargeable batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries.

••	If a rechargeable battery leaks, do not touch the
	leaking fluid with a bare hand. Please consult with TEAC
	Corporation if a battery fluid leak occurs.
••	Battery fluid in an eye could result in loss of vision. If
	fluid enters an eye, wash the eye immediately with clean
	water. Do not rub the eye when washing. Consult a
	physician soon after washing. Battery fluid on the body
	or clothing could cause injuries or burns on the skin.
	Wash with clean water immediately and then consult a
	physician.
••	Do not use any AC adaptor other than the model
	designated for use with this unit. Always use the
	designated AC adaptor when operating the unit or
	recharging the battery with a household AC power
	source. Use of an AC adaptor other than the designated
	one could lead to overheating and cause injury, burns,
	fires or stains, as well as battery ruptures and battery
	fluid leaks.
••	Do not put a battery into a fire or leave it or recharge it
	near a fire, under the sun or in other hot conditions.
••	Do not disassemble a battery. Doing so could cause
	electric shock. Please contact the shop where you
	bought the product or TEAC Corporation if you want to
	have a battery inspected or repaired. When you want to
	dispose of the product, please follow the instruction in
	the Owner's Manual to remove the batteries and recycle
	the equipment properly.

88 Cautions about batteries

••	Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The
	batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.
••	When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity
	indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install
	them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated.
	Putting them in backward could make the batteries
	rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around
	them.

88 For China

••	When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminals
	with insulation tape or something like that to prevent them
	from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.
••	When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal
	instructions indicated on the batteries and the local
	disposal laws.
••	Small children may mistakenly swallow a lithium coin
	battery and it is very dangerous. Keep the battery and
	the remote control out of the reach of small children. In
	the event a battery is swallowed, immediately consult a
	physician.
••	Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not
	mix and use new and old batteries or different types of
	batteries together. The batteries could rupture or leak,
	causing fire, injury or stains around them.
••	Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal
	objects. The batteries could short, causing leak, rupture
	or other trouble.
••	Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them
	in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing
	fire, injury or stains around them.
••	If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the
	battery case before inserting new batteries. If the battery
	fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss of eyesight. If
	fluid does enter an eye, wash it out thoroughly with
	clean water without rubbing the eye and then consult a
	doctor immediately. If the fluid gets on a person’s body
	or clothing, it could cause skin injuries or burns. If this
	should happen, wash it off with clean water and then
	consult a doctor immediately.
••	Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit
	for a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing
	fire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluid
	leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment
	before inserting new batteries.
••	Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the battery
	could harm skin or clothing.

This Product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate material - special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................	3
Safety Information..................................................	4
Quick Start Guide....................................................	7
1 – Introduction.......................................................	9
Main features.................................................................................	9
Included items...............................................................................	9
Conventions used in this manual...........................................	9
Recycling the lithium ion battery........................................	10
Intellectual property rights....................................................	10
SD cards........................................................................................	11
Precautions for use...............................................................	11
Precautions for placement and use....................................	11
Beware of condensation.........................................................	11
Cleaning the unit.......................................................................	11
User registration........................................................................	11
2 – Names and Functions of Parts........................	12
Top pane.......................................................................................	12
Front panel...................................................................................	13
Rear panel....................................................................................	13
Left side panel............................................................................	14
Right side panel.........................................................................	14
Bottom panel..............................................................................	14
Remote control (TASCAM RC-10).........................................	15
Home screen...............................................................................	16
Recording screen.......................................................................	17
Menu item list.............................................................................	18
Using menus...............................................................................	18
Basic operation...........................................................................	19
3 – Preparation for Use.........................................	20
Preparing the power................................................................	20
Power source options..........................................................	20
Using the lithium ion battery...........................................	20
Using AA batteries................................................................	20
Using both types of batteries together........................	20
Using an AC adaptor (sold separately)..........................	21
Using an external battery pack (sold separately)......	21
Preparing the remote control...............................................	21
Installing the battery ..........................................................	21
When to change the battery.............................................	21
Cautions about the use of the battery..........................	21
Using the remote control (TASCAM RC-10).....................	22
Wireless use ...........................................................................	22
Wired use ................................................................................	22
Enable wired remote control use ...................................	22
Precautions for use of the remote control...................	22
Turning the power on and off...............................................	23
Starting up the unit..............................................................	23
Shutting down.......................................................................	23
Battery settings..........................................................................	23
Setting the date and time......................................................	23
Inserting and removing SD cards........................................	24
Inserting the card.................................................................	24
Removing the card...............................................................	24
SD card write protection....................................................	24

Contents
Preparing an SD card for use.................................................	24
Using the built-in speaker......................................................	25
Connecting monitors and headphones............................	25
Mode selection...........................................................................	25
Setting the mode..................................................................	25
Confirming the mode ........................................................	25
Restrictions when using HS mode ................................	26
4 – Recording.........................................................	27
Setting the mode .....................................................................	27
Selecting file format, sampling frequency, and
maximum file size.....................................................................	27
Available recording time display.....................................	27
Setting where files are saved................................................	28
Setting the analog input.........................................................	28
Recording with the built-in mics (UNI/OMNI)............	28
Recording with external mics (XLR)...............................	28
Using phantom power .......................................................	29
Recording from external equipment (LINE 1).............	29
Recording from external equipment (LINE 2).............	29
Setting the digital input..........................................................	30
Making analog input settings ..............................................	30
Adjusting the analog input level.........................................	31
Manually adjusting the analog input level..................	31
Using the level control function ....................................	32
Recording.....................................................................................	32
Dividing files and creating new files while recording.. 33
Creating new files manually while recording (track
incrementing)........................................................................	33
Creating new files automatically while recording
(automatic track incrementing).......................................	33
Automatically cutting silences during recording......	33
Dividing a file manually (DIVIDE).........................................	33
Recording playback and input sounds together
(overdubbing).............................................................................	34
Select the file you want to overdub...............................	34
Monitoring input signals ...................................................	34
Adjusting the input and playback sound levels........	34
Recording an overdub........................................................	34
Automatic recording (AUTO REC)........................................	35
Enabling automatic recording.........................................	35
Automatically adding marks when recording
(MARK)......................................................................................	35
Automatically pausing recording (PAUSE)...................	36
Start new files automatically during recording (TRK
INC)............................................................................................	36
Mark function.............................................................................	36
Adding marks manually during recording and
playback...................................................................................	36
Moving to a mark position................................................	37
Clearing Marks ......................................................................	37
Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE
REC)................................................................................................	37
Delaying the start of recording (REC DELAY)..................	37
Recording duration...................................................................	38
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE
Screen)..............................................................	39
Screen navigation.....................................................................	39
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Contents

Icons on the BROWSE screen................................................	39
File operations............................................................................	39
Folder operations......................................................................	40
Add identification tags to files (QUICK TAG)....................	40
Delete the selected file (QUICK DEL)..................................	41
6 – Playback...........................................................	42
Selecting files for playback (skip)........................................	42
Setting the mode......................................................................	42
Adjusting playback volume...................................................	42
Setting the playback area (AREA)........................................	42
Selecting a folder for the playback area (1).....................	42
Selecting a folder for the playback area (2).....................	43
Playlist............................................................................................	43
Adding files to the playlist.................................................	43
Editing the playlist................................................................	43
Selecting files for playback (skip)........................................	44
Playback........................................................................................	44
Stopping.......................................................................................	44
Pausing (PAUSE).........................................................................	44
Rewinding and fast-forwarding (search)..........................	44
Using the wheel to change the playback position...	45
Repeat playback (REPEAT).....................................................	45
Loop playback............................................................................	45
Special playback control functions.....................................	45
Setting the playback control functions........................	45
Changing speed without changing pitch (VSA
function)...................................................................................	46
Changing playback speed ................................................	46
7 – Connecting with a Computer..........................	47
Connecting a computer..........................................................	47
Transferring files to a computer...........................................	47
Transferring files from a computer......................................	47
Disconnecting from a computer..........................................	47
Using the INFORMATION screens........................................	48
File information page (FILE)..............................................	48
Card information page (CARD)........................................	48
System information page (SYSTEM)...............................	48
8 – Settings and Information................................	48
Battery information page (BATTERY).............................	49
Operation settings (SETUP) ..................................................	49
Search speed setting ..........................................................	49
Automatic power OFF setting .........................................	49
Automatic backlight OFF setting ...................................	49
Display contrast setting .....................................................	49
Backlight brightness setting ............................................	49
Restoring default settings ................................................	49
Using QUICK FORMAT.........................................................	50
Using FULL FORMAT............................................................	50
Setting the main battery source (MAIN)...........................	50
Changing batteries when the power is on..................	50
Setting the type of AA batteries (AA BATTERY)..............	51
Setting the file name format.................................................	51
File name format...................................................................	51
Setting the file name (WORD)..........................................	51
9 – Using the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack................	52
Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F, sold separately)..................	52
Setting footswitch operation...........................................	52

Using the footswitch...........................................................	52
Using digital input....................................................................	52
Setting the digital input ...................................................	52
10 – Messages........................................................	54
11 – Troubleshooting............................................	56
12 – Specifications.................................................	57
Ratings...........................................................................................	57
Input/output ratings................................................................	57
Analog audio input/output ratings................................	57
Digital audio input ratings................................................	57
Control input/output ratings............................................	57
Audio performance..................................................................	57
Requirements for connected computers..........................	57
General..........................................................................................	58
Dimensional drawing...............................................................	58

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In this section, we explain how to use this unit to record with the built-in mics (UNI MIC) and how to play back a recording.

The unit contains a factory-installed SD card, and will by default produce 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV files.

Higher-quality or longer files can be produced using other recording settings. See “Selecting file format, sampling frequency, and maximum file size” for details on page 27.

1Insert the included TASCAM BP-L2 lithium ion battery into the battery compartment on the side of the recorder. Orient the battery so that it fits in the battery compartment.

NOTE

When the product is purchased new, the included TASCAM BP-L2 lithium ion battery has not been charged sufficiently for the operation of the recorder. Charge the battery before using the unit by connecting it with a computer by USB.

(See “Using the lithium ion battery” on page 20.)

2Turn on, and various setting information will be displayed.

Press the button on the left side panel until the unit is turned on, and then release it.

NOTE

After purchasing the recorder, the first time you turn the power ON, the DATE/TIMEscreen will open in order to enable it to accurately add date and time information to recorded files.

Press the .or /button to move the cursor (highlighted portion), and adjust the date and time using the wheel. Then press the ENTER/MARK button to set. (See “Setting the date and time” on page 23.)

3 Set the INPUT switch to UNI.

Quick Start Guide

4Press the RECORD [0] button to switch to recording standby. The indicator will flash.

RECORD button/ indicator

5Use the INPUT knob on the right side panel to adjust the analog input level. See “Adjusting the analog input level” on page 31 for details.

6Press the RECORD [0] button to start recording. The indicator will light during recording.

7Press the STOP [8] button to finish recording.

NOTE

To pause recording, press the RECORD [0] or PLAY/ PAUSE [7/9] button. Press the RECORD [0] or PLAY/ PAUSE [7/9] button again to restart recording in the same file.

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Quick Start Guide

8Press the PLAY/PAUSE [7/9] button for playback.

If you use a headphone or external monitor system (powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers), connect it to the or LINE OUT jack on the left side panel.

Headphones	Powered monitor speakers
	or amplifier and speakers

For playback over the built-in speaker, turn the SPEAKER switch to ON (See “Using the built-in speaker” on page 25.)

NOTE

When headphones are connected, sound will not be output from the speaker even if the SPEAKER switch is ON.

9Use the /SP OUTPUT volume control to adjust the playback volume.

10Press the STOP [8] button to stop playback.

NOTE

If you have made several recordings, use the .or / button to select the file to play when playing back or stopped and the Home Screen is displayed.

11 To turn the power OFF, press and hold the button on the left side panel until LINEAR PCM

RECORDERappears on the screen. When the recorder is finished shutting down, the power will turn off.

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Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM DR-100MKII Linear PCM Recorder.

Before using your unit, please read this manual carefully so that you will understand the correct operating procedures and be able to use all the functions fully. We hope that you will enjoy using this product for many years to come.

Please keep this manual for future reference. You can also download a digital copy from our website (http://tascam. com/).

Main features

••	Uses SD/SDHC cards as storage media for high quality
	audio recording
••	Includes HS mode that supports 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and
	96 kHz sampling frequencies and allows recording and
	playback at 96 kHz
••	Linear PCM (WAV format) recording possible at 44.1 kHz,
	48 kHz or 96 kHz and 16-bit or 24-bit (96 kHz supported
	only in HS mode)
••	MP3 format recording possible at 32–320 kbps (STD
	mode, ID3 tag v2.4 supported)
••	4 total built-in mics include 2 directional mics suitable
	for high-quality stereo recording and 2 omnidirectional
	mics optimal for recording meetings and similar events
••	2 lockable XLR mic connectors that can provide +48V
	phantom power
••	Built-in 0.4-W mono speaker
••	2 different types of batteries used together allow for
	many hours of operation as well as the ability to change
	batteries while recording
••	AUTO REC function allows the unit to start and stop
	recording automatically by sensing changes in the
	analog input level
••	MARK function allows you to move to specific locations
	in a recording
••	DIVIDE function allows you to split a file at the position
	you select (WAV files only)
••	PRE REC function allows the unit to record the two
	seconds of sound before recording is activated (pre-
	recording)
••	User words and dates can be set for file names
••	Quick Tag function allows you to quickly identify files
••	REC DELAY allows you to avoid recording the sound of
	pushing the RECORD [0] button
••	Automatic track incrementing creates a new file and
	continues recording when a file size or input level set in
	advance is exceeded
••	Track incrementing allows the creation of new files at
	any time during recording without pausing
••	Tripod mounting hole built-in
••	Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-10) included with
	wired remote control adapter and cable
••	USB cable, soft case and windscreen included
••	3.5 mm (1/8”) line/headphones output jack

	1 – Introduction
••	128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight
••	Mini-B type USB 2.0 port
••	Power can be supplied using a TASCAM BP-6AA external
	battery pack, which meets the specifications of this unit
	(sold separately)

Included items

This product includes the following items.

Take care when opening the package not to damage the items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the retailer where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

••	Main unit..........................................................................................	1
••	SD memory card (installed in the main unit)......................	1
••	TASCAM BP-L2 custom lithium ion battery (including
	warranty and manual).................................................................	1
••	USB cable (80 cm).........................................................................	1
••	Soft case...........................................................................................	1
••	Windscreen.....................................................................................	1
••	TASCAM RC-10 Wireless remote control...............................	1
••	Coin battery for remote control (installed in remote
	control).............................................................................................	1
••	Wired remote control adapter.................................................	1
••	Wired remote control cable......................................................	1
••	Digital conversion cable.............................................................	1
••	Warranty...........................................................................................	1
••	Owner’s manual (this document)...........................................	1

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual.

••	Buttons and connectors on this device are indicated like
	this: MENU
••	Messages on the unit’s screen are shown like this: MENU
••	Messages that appear on the computer’s screen are
	shown like this: DR-100MKII
••	“SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as “SD
	card.”
••	Additional information is provided as necessary as “tips,”
	“notes” and “cautions.”

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.

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1 – Introduction

Recycling the lithium ion battery

This unit uses a lithium ion battery. When you no longer need the battery please help preserve the valuable resources it contains by returning it to a business that recycles rechargeable batteries.

Please contact a TASCAM sales representative if you have any questions.

	Li-ion00
Intellectual property rights
••	TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
••	SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

••	Supply of this product does not convey a license nor
	imply any right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant
	content created with this product in revenue-generating
	broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
	other distribution channels), streaming applications (via
	Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content
	distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand
	applications and the like) or on physical media (compact
	discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard
	drives, memory cards and the like). An independent
	license for such use is required. For details, please visit
	http://mp3licensing.com.
••	MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
	Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
••	Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista,
	and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or
	trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
	States and/or other countries.
••	Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are
	trademarks of Apple Inc.
••	Other company names, product names and logos in this
	document are the trademarks or registered trademarks
	of their respective owners.

Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not as the specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use

of such data and/or information shall be free from infringement of any third party’s intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any such infringement, or arising from or connected with or related to the use of such data and/or information.

This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain

about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder.

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SD cards

This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.

You can use 64 MB–2 GB SD cards and 4 GB–32 GB SDHC cards with this unit.

A list of SD cards that have been tested with this unit can be found on the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/).

Use of cards that have not been verified for use with this unit could result in the unit not functioning properly.

Precautions for use

SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a card or the card slot, please take the following precautions when handling them.

••	Do not leave in extremely hot or cold places.
••	Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
••	Do not let them get wet.
••	Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
••	Do not hit them.
••	Do not remove or insert an SD card during recording,
	playback, data transfer or other operation that accesses
	the card.

Precautions for placement and use

••	The operating temperature should be between 0°C and
	40°C (32°F and 104°F).
••	Do not install in the following types of places. Doing
	so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
	malfunctions.
	••	Places with significant vibrations or that are
		otherwise unstable
	••	Near windows or other places exposed to direct
		sunlight
	••	Near heaters or other extremely hot places
	••	Extremely cold places
	••	Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
	••	Very dusty locations
	••	Places that could be directly exposed to rain or other
		water
••	Hum might occur if a powered amplifier or other device
	with a large transformer is used near this unit. If this
	should happen, try increasing the distance between this
	unit and that device and changing their orientations.
••	Uneven colors might appear on televisions and noise
	might be heard from radios that are used near this unit.
	If this should happen, use the unit further from the
	affected device.
••	Noise might be heard from this unit if a mobile

telephone or other wireless device is used nearby during calls and when data is transmitted and received. If this should happen, use that device farther from the unit or turn its power off.

	1 – Introduction
••	In order to promote the emission of heat, do not place
	anything on top of this product.
••	Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
	electrical device such as a power amplifier.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage the surface or cause fading.

User registration

See the end of this manual for details about user registration.

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When in recording standby When headphones are connected When recording

When the speaker output setting is off When in overdubbing mode

2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Top pane

1Remote sensor

Receives signals from the included remote control (RC10). When using the remote point it here. (See “Wireless use” on page 22.)

2Mono speaker

Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings.

The speaker will not produce sound in the following situations.

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3Omnidirectional stereo mic pair (OMNI MIC L/R)

Two built-in electret condenser mics allow recording in stereo.

4Display

Shows a variety of information.

5CHARGE indicator

Lights when the lithium ion battery is being charged and turns off when charging completes.

6PEAK indicator

Lights red just before the recording volume level becomes so high that distortion would occur.

7HOME button

Press this button when one of the setting screens is open to return to the Home Screen. When the Home Screen is open, press this to switch between displaying elapsed and remaining time.

8MENU button

Press to open the MENUScreen when the Home Screen is open.

When the Home Screen is open, press and hold this button to switch the backlight setting between ALWAYS (always lit) and OFF(always unlit).

When one of the various settings screens is open, press this button to return to the MENUscreen.

9I/O LOOP button

Press to set the starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points to define the desired interval for loop playback. When starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points have already been set, pressing this button will clear those points. (See “Loop playback” on page 45.)

0QUICK button

When the Home Screen is open and the recorder is stopped, paused or playing back, press this button to open the QUICK popup menu. See “Add identification tags to files (QUICK TAG)” on page 40 and "Delete the selected file (QUICK DEL)" on page 41.)

q.button

Press this button to return to the beginning of a playback file that is playing or stopped in the middle. If you press this button when a file is stopped at its beginning, the unit will skip to the beginning of the previous file.

Press and hold this button to search backwards.

Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER/MARK button to return to the previous mark.

On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor left.

On the BROWSEScreen, press this button to move up a level.

w/button

Press this button during playback or when playback is stopped to skip to the beginning of the next file. Press and hold this button to search forward.

On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor right.

Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER/MARK button to move to the next mark.

On the BROWSEScreen, press this button to move down a level. If a file is selected, the file is loaded and the unit returns to the Home Screen and stops.

Press during recording to start a new track and continue recording without pause.

eSTOP [8] button

During playback, press this button to pause playback at the current position. When paused, press this button to return to the beginning of the playback file.

Press this button during recording or recording standby to cause the recording to stop.

Use this button to answer “NO” to a confirmation message.

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rPLAY/PAUSE [y/9] button

When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped, press this button to start playback. During playback, press this button to pause.

When a file or folder is selected in the BROWSEscreen, press this button to return to the Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the folder from the beginning.

tPB CONTROL button

Use to open and close the PB CONTROLscreen and to turn its functions ON and OFF. (See “Special playback control functions” on page 45.)

yINPUT switch

Set to the desired input signal source.

uWheel

Use this to select items and change values on setting screens.

Use it also to change the playback position in a track.

iENTER/MARK button

Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to answer “YES” to a confirmation message.

During recording or playback, press this button to add a mark manually.

While pressing this button, press the STOP [8] button to clear the nearest mark earlier in the file.

Press the .or /button while pressing and holding this button to move to the previous or next mark, respectively. (See “Mark function” on page 36.)

oAUTO button

Use this to make various settings for the automatic recording function and to enable it. (See “Automatic recording (AUTO REC)” on page 35.)

p RECORD [0] button/indicator

Front panel

aXLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN L/R connectors

These are balanced XLR connectors for analog inputs. (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

	CAUTION
••	Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting
	a line level device to a XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN connector.
	If you connect a line level device while phantom power
	is being supplied, that device and this unit could be
	damaged.
••	When using a condenser microphone, before
	connecting to and disconnecting from a XLR (MIC/
	LINE 1) IN connector, confirm that the phantom power
	for that connector is OFF. If you connect or disconnect
	a mic while phantom power is being supplied, that mic
	and this unit could be damaged.
••	Do not connect an unbalanced dynamic mic to an XLR
	connector when phantom power is being supplied.
	Doing so could damage that mic and this unit.

sMIC/LINE 1 switch

Use this to set the input type of the XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN connector.

Rear panel

Press this button when stopped to start recording standby. The recording indicator will blink when in standby.

Press this button when in recording standby to start recording. The recording indicator will light when recording.

Press this button when recording to pause recording.

d Directional stereo mic pair (UNI MIC L/R)

These are built-in electret condenser stereo mics.

f SD card slot

Insert and remove SD cards.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Left side panel

Right side panel

gHOLD switch

Shift to the left end (in the direction of the arrow) to engage the hold function.

All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON.

h/SP OUTPUT volume control

Use to adjust the volume output from the built in speaker or jack.

j jack

Use to connect headphones. (See “Connecting monitors and headphones” on page 25.)

kLINE OUT jack

Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect to the line input connector on an external device.

lLINE 2 IN jack

Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect to the line output connector on audio equipment or other external device.

;USB port

Connect to a computer using the included USB cable. (See “7 – Connecting with a Computer” on page 47.)

NOTE

Always connect the recorder directly to a computer. Do not use a USB hub.

zDC IN 5V connector

Connect a PS-P520 AC adaptor or BP-6AA battery pack (both sold separately).

x button

Press and hold to turn the power ON and OFF.

cREMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack

Connect the included TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control or a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch (sold separately) here. You can use the remote control to operate the unit, including stopping and starting playback. (See “9

– Using the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack” on page 52.) In addition, you can input a digital signal by connecting the included digital input conversion cable. (See “Using digital input” on page 52.)

vBattery compartment (specialized lithium ion battery)

Compartment for the unit’s dedicated lithium ion battery. (See “Using the lithium ion battery” on page 20.)

bINPUT knob

Adjusts the input volume.

Bottom panel

nMIC GAIN switch

Set the sensitivity of the mic input.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

mAUTO/LIMITER switch

Set this to ON to activate the automatic gain control or limiter. (See “Using the level control function” on page 32.)

,+48V (phantom power) switch

Turn this ON to provide +48 V of power when a condenser mic is connected to the XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN L/R connector.

CAUTION

Do not connect or disconnect mics when the +48V switch is ON.

.SPEAKER switch

Set this to ON to output sound from the built-in speaker.

NOTE

Even when ON, no sound is output during recording, in recording standby or when headphones are connected.

/Tripod attachment screw hole (1/4-inch)

Use this to attach the unit to a tripod or mic stand.

	CAUTION
••	Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or mic stand to
	prevent it from falling off.
••	Place the tripod or mic stand on a level surface when
	using it with this unit.
••	Some tripods use different types of screws, so it might
	not be possible to attach the unit directly. In such a case,
	purchase and use a suitable adapter.
••	Screws longer than 4.5 mm cannot be used with this.

!Battery compartment cover

@AA battery compartment

This compartment can hold two AA batteries that can power the unit. (See "Using AA batteries” on page 20.)

Remote control (TASCAM RC-10)

1m/.button

Press this button briefly to return to the start of a file.

If the playback position is already near the start of a track, it will skip to the start of the previous file. Press and hold this to search a track in reverse.

2STOP [8] button

Press to stop playback and recording.

3RECORD [0] button

Use to start recording standby and recording, as well as to pause recording.

4F1 button

Use this with the automatic recording function. Unlike the button on the main unit, this button alone can put the unit into recording standby.

NOTE

Use the main unit to make various AUTO REC function settings.

5F2 button

Use to set the low-cut filter. Each time you press this button, the setting value changes as shown below. (See “Making analog input settings” on page 30.)

OFF 40 Hz 80 Hz 120 Hz

6,//button

Press this button briefly to move to the start of the next file. Press and hold this to search a track forward.

7PLAY [7] button

Press to start playback.

8MARK button

Press during recording or playback to add a mark manually.

9F3 button

This has the same function as the I/O LOOP button on the recorder. (See “Loop playback” on page 45.)

0F4 button

Use to switch the backlight setting between ALWAYS (always lit) and OFF(always unlit). (See “Automatic backlight OFF setting” on page 49.)

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Home screen

1Playback speed setting

Depending on the current playback speed setting, one of the following icons appears.

On	Off	Playback speed
		0%
		+1% - +16%
		–50% - –1%
		Playback speed cannot be changed

2Loop/repeat playback setting

Depending on the status, one of the following icons appears.

Single playback

Single track repeat playback

All track repeat playback

Loop playback

3Monitor mix status

This icon shows whether the monitor mix is ON or OFF. (See “Monitoring input signals” on page 34.)

: Monitor mix OFF

: Monitor mix ON

4Elapsed time/remaining time

This shows the elapsed or remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the file being played back. When the Home Screen is open, press the HOME button

to switch between showing the elapsed time and the remaining time. A “–” appears at the start of the remaining time.

5Operation mode indicator

This icon shows the operation mode. (See “Mode selection” on page 25.)

: When set to STD mode

: When set to HS mode

6Power supply status

The following icons appear according to the power supply status.

Lithium ion battery (TASCAM BP-L2)

AA batteries

AC Adaptor

When batteries are used, the amount of power remaining is shown as: , , .

When battery power is depleted the empty battery icon blinks. The power soon turns OFF automatically.

The indicator appears when a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (sold separately) is connected.

NOTE

Sometimes a Battery Lowwarning appears when recording or conducting other demanding operations even when battery power remains.

7Recorder operation status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Display	Operation
8	Stopped
9	Paused
7	Playing back
,	Fast-forwarding
m	Fast-rewinding
/	Skip to the beginning of the next file
.	Skip to the beginning of the current file or
	the previous file

8Level meters

These show the levels of the input or playback signals. When monitor mix is ON, the levels of the combined input and playback sounds are shown.

9File information

The file name or tag information of the file currently being played back is shown.

ID3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3 file being played.

NOTE

ID3 tag information includes the titles and artists names that can be saved in MP3 files.

0Playback position display

The current playback position is shown by a bar. As playback progresses, the bar extends to the right.

qPeak value in decibels (dB)

The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period of time is displayed digitally.

wIdentification tag

If an identification tag has been added using the QUICK TAG function, it will appear here.

e Playback range

This shows the current playback area.

ALL	All files in the MUSICfolder
FOLDER	All files in the selected folder
P.LIST	All files added to the playlist

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rLoop playback IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points

The settings of loop playback starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points are shown. When the starting (IN) point

is set, the icon appears below the corresponding position on the playback position bar.

When the ending (OUT) point is set, the icon appears below the corresponding position on the playback position bar

tPlayback file number/total number of files

The total number of files in the playback area and the number of the current file are shown.

y Monitoring output

Depending on the status, one of the following icons appears.

Sound output from the headphone jack Sound output from the speaker

Recording screen

1Stereo/mono setting

When recording with mics, this icon shows whether recording is in stereo or mono.

Stereo

Mono

2Prerecording setting

The icon appears when the prerecording function is “ON” and the unit is in recording standby.

3Low-cut filter ON/OFF setting

This icon shows whether the low-cut filter is ON or OFF. When set to 40Hz, 80Hzor 120Hz, the icon appears as light letters on a dark background.

OFF

40 Hz low-cut filter ON

80 Hz low-cut filter ON

120 Hz low-cut filter ON

4Auto gain control/limiter setting

Auto gain control OFF

Auto gain control ON

Limiter OFF

Limiter ON

5Elapsed/remaining recording time

This shows the elapsed time of the file being recorded or the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) according to the set maximum file size. If the remaining

time available on the SD card is less, however, that will be shown instead.

When in recording standby or recording, press the HOME button to switch between the elapsed recording time and the remaining recording time. When the remaining recording time is shown, a “–” appears before it.

6Recorder operation status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Icon Meaning

8Recording standby

9Recording paused

0Currently recording

7Level meters

These show the levels of the input signals. When overdubbing is on, the levels of the combined input and playback signals are shown. On the scale, the b mark indicates a level of −16 dB to help you adjust the analog input level.

8File name

This shows the file name that will automatically be given to the file being recorded.

9Input signal setting

This icon shows the signal being input.

XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN L/R

UNI MIC L/R (directional)

OMNI MIC L/R (omnidirectional)

LINE 2 IN L/R

0SD card remaining recording time

This shows the remaining recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) on the SD card in the recorder.

qPeak value in decibels (dB)

The peak recording level is shown in decibels.

wRecording file type/bit length/sampling frequency

This shows the format, bit length and sampling frequency of the file being recorded.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Menu item list

Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen. The menu items are as shown below.

	Menu item	Function	Pages
	INFORMATION	Information about the file, SD	48
		card, and system
	BROWSE	SD card file and folder	39
		operations
	PLAYLIST	Edit the playlist	43
	PLAY MODE	Make playback area and repeat	42,
		playback settings	45
	INPUT SETTING	Make analog input settings	30, 32,
			34
	REC SETTING	Make recording settings	27, 37
	MIX BALANCE	Adjust input and playback	34
		sound levels
	DIVIDE	Divide files	33
	FILE NAME	Make file name settings	51
		Make settings for TASCAM RC-
	REMOTE/DIGI	3F footswitch (sold separately),
		TASCAM RC-10 wired remote	52
	IN
		control (included) and digital
		input, and select the active one
	SETUP	Make various settings	49
	BATTERY	Make settings related to the	50
		battery
	DATE/TIME	Make date and time settings	23

Using menus

In this example, we show how to change the sampling frequency.

1Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.

2Use the wheel to select a menu item (highlighted), and press the ENTER/MARK button to move to various settings screen.

REC SETTING selected

3Use the wheel to select a menu item (highlighted) to be set.

REC SETTING screen

4Press the /or ENTER/MARK button to move the cursor to highlight the value of the setting.

5Use the wheel to change the setting.

6To set a different item in the same menu, press the

.button.

This enables you to select a new item. Use the wheel again to select an item to be set.

7Repeat step 3 to 6 as necessary to set each item.

8To open the MENUscreen, press the MENU button.

To return to the Home Screen, press the HOME button.

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